Quercus gilva
Quercus gilva
Safety & Hazards
All parts of the plant contain tannins. Whilst tannins are found in many foods, and have a range of medicinal uses. They are usually only present in low concentrations. In some foods made from oaks (particularly the seeds), the tannin content can be quite high unless the food is treated to reduce tannin content. Tannins are only of low toxicity and, because of their bitter taste and astringency, are unlikely to be eaten in large quantities. However, if they are taken in excess, they can cause stomach pains; constipation followed by bloody diarrhoea: excessive thirst; and excessive urination[ 293 Title Poisonous Plants of North Carolina Publication Author Website http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/poison/poison.htm Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An excellent concise but comprehensive guide to toxic plants that grow in N. Carolina. It lists even those plants that are of very low toxicity, including several well-known food plants such as carrots and potatoes. ].
Botanical Description
Quercus gilva is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 30 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 55cm in diameter and, when growing in a closed canopy, can be free of branches for up to 15 metres[ 1212 Title New Trees Publication Author Grimshaw J.; Bayton R.; Wilks H. Publisher Kew Publishing; London Year 2009 ISBN 1842461737 Description Provides comprehensive botanical descriptions and horticultural commentary on over 800 tree species that have been introduced to cultivation in recent decades. , 1220 Title Forestry of Japan Publication Author Norinsho. Sanrinkyoku Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography/45231#/summary Publisher Bureau of Forestry, Dept of Agriculture and Commerce, Japan Year 1910 ISBN Description Rather dated, but a lot of information about the forestry products of Japan ]. The tree yields a high quality timber that is much prized and commonly harvested in Japan.